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Concert review: Godspeed You! Black Emperor at The Orange Peel
Nov 21

Nov 21 Concert review: Godspeed You! Black Emperor at The Orange Peel

Jonny Leather
Instrumental, Experimental

The majestic doom of the group’s droning post-rock epics provided an oddly satisfying sense of relief.

Concert review: Alvvays at The Orange Peel
Nov 15

Nov 15 Concert review: Alvvays at The Orange Peel

Tom Chalmers
Rock, Pop

The Canadian quintet enhanced an already strong year of female-fronted rock bands touring through Asheville.

Interview: Will Sheff (Okkervil River)
Nov 11

Nov 11 Interview: Will Sheff (Okkervil River)

Brian Postelle
Rock

The Okkervil River mainstay brings his new solo project to The Grey Eagle on Nov. 14.

Interview: Molly Tuttle
Nov 7

Nov 7 Interview: Molly Tuttle

Brian Postelle
Americana, Bluegrass, Folk

The talented guitarist/vocalist brings her band to Boone’s Appalachian Theatre on Nov. 13.

Concert review: Andy Frasco and the U.N. at Salvage Station
Nov 6

Nov 6 Concert review: Andy Frasco and the U.N. at Salvage Station

Bryce Lafoon
Rock, Psychedelic

The eclectic rockers returned to their favorite Asheville venue for a memorable Halloween show.

Concert review: Big Boi at The Orange Peel
Nov 2

Nov 2 Concert review: Big Boi at The Orange Peel

Edwin Arnaudin
Hip-hop

The legendary Outkast MC played memorable yet all-too-brief set to celebrate the venue’s 20th anniversary.

Concert review: Old Crow Medicine Show at The Orange Peel
Nov 1

Nov 1 Concert review: Old Crow Medicine Show at The Orange Peel

Bryce Lafoon
Americana, Bluegrass

Decked out in Halloween costumes, the Americana stalwarts closed out The Peel’s 20th anniversary festivities.

Interview: Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid)
Nov 1

Nov 1 Interview: Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid)

Edwin Arnaudin
Americana, Rock

The Pinkerton Raid plays a record release show, Nov. 4 at Highland Brewing Co.

Interview: Morgan Geer (Drunken Prayer)
Nov 1

Nov 1 Interview: Morgan Geer (Drunken Prayer)

Brian Postelle
Americana, Rock

Drunken Prayer plays a full band show Nov. 5 at Fleetwood’s and a solo show Nov. 13 on The Grey Eagle patio.

Concert review: Kevin Morby at The Orange Peel
Oct 28

Oct 28 Concert review: Kevin Morby at The Orange Peel

Edwin Arnaudin
Rock

The prolific rocker further established himself as one of our greatest live performers and recording artists.

Concert review: Slift at Asheville Music Hall
Oct 28

Oct 28 Concert review: Slift at Asheville Music Hall

Brian Postelle
Rock, Experimental, Metal

The French trio journed through stamina-testing krautrock rhythms, Hendrix-tinted guitar fissures, and thundering undulations of electronic waves.

Concert review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at Rabbit Rabbit
Oct 28

Oct 28 Concert review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at Rabbit Rabbit

Bryce Lafoon
Psychedelic, Rock

The Australian psych rockers’ twice-delayed show was well worth the wait.

Concert review: Stereolab at The Orange Peel
Oct 28

Oct 28 Concert review: Stereolab at The Orange Peel

Jonny Leather
Rock

The avant-pop legends played a set of mostly deep cut, but saved room at the end for the hits.

Concert review: Sudan Archives at The Grey Eagle
Oct 25

Oct 25 Concert review: Sudan Archives at The Grey Eagle

Jonny Leather
Rock, Pop, Funk

One of the most exciting young artists out of L.A.’s incredible scene gave a top-notch performance at the Asheville venue.

Interview + concert review: Sammy Rae and The Friends at The Orange Peel
Oct 25

Oct 25 Interview + concert review: Sammy Rae and The Friends at The Orange Peel

A.K. Benninghofen
Pop, Rock

The eclectic indie rockers welcomed the Asheville crowd — and our reporter — into their community.

Interview: Sadam (Imarhan)
Oct 24

Oct 24 Interview: Sadam (Imarhan)

A.K. Benninghofen
Tuareg

Tuareg band Imarhan plays The Grey Eagle on Oct. 25.

Concert review: Calexico at The Orange Peel
Oct 18

Oct 18 Concert review: Calexico at The Orange Peel

Brian Postelle
Rock, Americana

The “desert noir” septet reminded concertgoers how great horns sound in The Peel.

Interview: Kevin Barnes (of Montreal)
Oct 12

Oct 12 Interview: Kevin Barnes (of Montreal)

Jonny Leather
Rock, Experimental

The of Montreal front-person and their band play The Grey Eagle on Oct. 16.

Concert review: Brandi Carlile at Peace Center
Oct 11

Oct 11 Concert review: Brandi Carlile at Peace Center

Brian Postelle
Americana, Rock

The acclaimed singer/songwriter returned to her roots with a phenomenal solo show.

Concert review: Metric at The Orange Peel
Oct 6

Oct 6 Concert review: Metric at The Orange Peel

Niko Gonzalez
Rock

The Canadian indie rockers and their passionate fans connected throughout the two-hour set.

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